Job Title: Systems Engineer V
Duration: 06 Months
Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Summary:

• The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Top must-have HARD skills:     

• BSc or MSc degree in Engineering or Physics and/or apprenticeship in electronics or related field
• Familiarity with C/C++, basic statistics, error analysis.
• Familiarity with linux systems
• Scripting / configuration editing
• Experience with laboratory work and ideally experimental hardware
• Good communication skills

Good to have skills:     

• Software development experience in C++, Python and/or Bash
• Troubleshooting driver problems on Linux
• Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:
• Controlling linear motion stages
• Controlling hexapod positioners
• Controlling robot arms
• Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings
• Experience with VR or AR systems
• Data analysis and visualization

Job Responsibilities:

• Modify, extend and maintain existing calibration SW that are mostly written in C/C++, with automation scripts in Python.
• Write new pieces of SW in appropriate languages (C/C++, Python) to productize and scale the calibration SW for different customers and stations.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate both delivery of calibration SW to the downstream customers as well as incorporate Research algorithms into the production pipeline.
• Review project requests, estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Typical Day in the Role:

• Setting up and maintaining data collection SW and HW including OS/firmware updates and connection to sensor components.
• Basic SW (mostly C++) debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
• Consumer devices HW bring-up and functionalities verification.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
• Design and commission automation procedures for robotics experiments.
• Perform devices calibration with proprietary equipment.
• Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment
• Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Qualifications (Must have):

• BSc or MSc degree in Engineering or Physics and/or apprenticeship in electronics or related field
• Familiarity with C/C++, basic statistics, error analysis.
• Familiarity with linux systems
• Scripting / configuration editing
• Experience with laboratory work and ideally experimental hardware
• Good communication skills

Qualifications (preferred):

• Software development experience in C++, Python and/or Bash
• Troubleshooting driver problems on Linux
• Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:
• Controlling linear motion stages
• Controlling hexapod positioners
• Controlling robot arms
• Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings
• Experience with VR or AR systems
• Data analysis and visualization

Skills:

• Ability to read and write C/C++ SW
• Proficiency in other scripting languages such as Python, Bash etc.
• Knowledge of Geometric Calibration and fundamental theories behind them.
• Have experience with working with HW, calibration stations or Robots.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or any relevant science/engineering field required.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 75.00/hr.